A Timeline of Princess Diana's Best Looks

Though her legacy extends far beyond fashion, Princess Diana is arguably the greatest style icon of the 20th century. In remembrance of the 21st anniversary of her death, we revisit her most memorable looks.

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February 24, 1981

In a royal blue skirt and blouse holding a black clutch at Buckingham Palace the day her engagement to Prince Charles was announced.

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June 4, 1981

In a red polka dot dress and matching hat while attending Nicholas Soames's wedding in Westminster, London with Queen Elizabeth.

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June 23, 1981

At the Royal Academy in a blue sequin dress.

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July 29, 1981

In a wedding dress designed by Emanuel leaving St. Paul's Cathedral with husband Prince Charles on their wedding day in London.

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August 1981

In a floral wrap dress by Donald Campbell and white choker leaving Eastleigh airport in Hampshire to go on her honeymoon.

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November 4, 1981

In a dress by Bellville Sassoon and matching choker while attending the "Splendours of the Gonzaga" exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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November 5, 1981

In a fringe detailed coat, blue hat and matching shoes while visting the Guildhall in London after announcing her first pregnancy.

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March 4, 1982

In a red satin gown and silver ballet flats arriving at The Barbican Centre in London while pregnant with Prince William.

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August 4, 1982

In a pink floral dress and pink hat at the christening of Prince William in the music room at Buckingham Palace.

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September 1982

In a pink skirt and top while attending the wedding of a friend in London.

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November 1982

In a blue dress by Bruce Oldfield while arriving to the Guildhall in London to see a fashion show.

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December 8, 1982

In a red glittering dress while attending a ballet at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.

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December 1982

In a velvet dress and matching hat in Birmingham, England.

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March 25, 1983

In a pink dress and hat paired with white pumps while visiting a war memorial in Canberra, Australia.

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March 1983

In a polka-dot dress by Donald Campbell and a hat by John Boyd during a visit to Perth, Australia.

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1983

In a white outfit and matching hat in Tasmania.

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June 14, 1983

In a suit by Jasper Conran paired with a light purple hat and belt while in Ottawa.

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June 18, 1983

Attending a dinner in a Bruce Oldfield outfit wearing the Diamond Spencer Tiara, a metallic belt, and clutch.

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June 23, 1983

In a polka-dot top, red jacket and matching hat during the Royal Tour of Canada.

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June 23, 1983

In a yellow satin dress, pearl-and-diamond Cambridge Tiara, and heart-shaped necklace given to her by Prince Charles after the birth of their first son while attending a banquet in Canada.

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June 28, 1983

In a blue-and-yellow dress and matching yellow hat while out in Canada with Prince Charles.

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June 29, 1983

In a red-and-white top, skirt, matching hat and ballet flats during the Royal Tour of Canada.

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June 29, 1983

In a traditional Klondike costume with her husband during the Royal Tour of Cananda.

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1983

In a white gown by Gina Fratini during the Royal Tour of Canada.

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February 1984

In a gown by Jan van Velden while attending the London City Ballet in Norway.

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June 11, 1984

Pregnant with Prince Harry and wearing a baby blue satin Catherine Walker gown at the premiere of Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom at Leicester Square.

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September 1984

In a red coat by Jan van Velden and matching ballet flats while leaving the hospital with newborn Prince Harry.

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March 5, 1985

In a satin yellow gown at the premiere of 2010 in London.

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March 26, 1985

In a metallic dress by Bruce Oldfield arriving at a fashion show at Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

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April 9, 1985

In a blue coat by Bellville Sassoon with matching hat and a patent-leather clutch while visiting Hereford Cathedral.

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